Why Search?

Trademark searches can satisfy many needs. The most common reason for conducting a trademark search is to determine whether a "likelihood of confusion" exists. Has a mark already been registered that is:

the same or similar to your mark

used on related products or for related services

Trademark searches can also be a part of researching a company as they can show how many marks the company holds. A search can also reveal more about an individual mark.

How to Perform a Trademark Design Search

Find the image category that most closely matches the image you wish to trademark. You can do this by using the Keyword Search or by browsing by category. Make note of the appropriate code for later use.